"Why are you here?" Lin Yan said in surprise, "Come in quickly, it's too cold outside." Looking at his wind-reddened face and the snowflakes on his head, Lin Yan's heart felt warm at that moment.
"I'm here to spend the holiday with you!" Ye Hao entered, and the warmth of the room enveloped him, melting the snow on his body into water droplets. He took off his coat and hung it on the hook by the entrance.
"Then why didn't you tell me in advance? The snow is so heavy, and you're unfamiliar with the place, you must have been delayed for quite some time!" Lin Yan took the gift box from his hand and couldn't help but complain. "Quick, sit by the fireplace and dry your clothes."
"It's okay, I have your address, and it's not hard to find. I got my US driver's license and drove here myself, it's quite convenient," Ye Hao said casually.
"You got your driver's license here?" Lin Yan was stunned for a moment, "You?"
"Yes, I'll be attending university in the US for the next few years. The school isn't as good as yours, but it's not far, only about three or four hours by car."
"Host, he really came looking for you!" the system's voice was filled with surprise.
"So you haven't contacted me during this time because you were handling this matter," Lin Yan said with a huff, "Then why didn't you tell me?" Lin Yan walked to the bar in the living room, preparing to pour Ye Hao a cup of hot chocolate.
Ye Hao sat in the high-backed chair by the fireplace. Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but sit up straight. "I wanted to give you a surprise. I'm not at ease with you being alone abroad."
"Not at ease about what, afraid I'd be bullied?" Lin Yan teased.
"Yes, and afraid someone else would get you!" Ye Hao looked seriously into Lin Yan's eyes. This was the first time he had expressed his feelings so directly to Lin Yan.
Lin Yan was caught off guard by his straightforwardness, but she didn't avoid his gaze. She had always understood his feelings, and of course, she hadn't intentionally strung him along.
"Then I'll see how you perform." She handed the hot chocolate in her hand to Ye Hao, "Have some to warm your stomach!"
"Have you found a good hotel to stay at yet?" Lin Yan asked with concern. "The snow is so heavy, just stay in the guest room here. Have dinner with me tonight!"
"I couldn't ask for anything more!" Ye Hao smiled brightly. He wouldn't say that he had already found a nearby hotel, nor would he say that he had booked a restaurant. Being able to spend time with Lin Yan in her dorm and have a simple dinner together felt better than any star-rated restaurant!
Tonight, Lin Yan posted some personal information on her social media platform for the first time.
"Meeting an old friend in a foreign land!"
The accompanying picture was a beautifully wrapped gift box.
This account was aimed at the domestic audience, where she shared fashion and beauty tips. It already had over a hundred thousand followers. She created this account to serve her future clothing and daily chemical brands. As a blogger who studied abroad and was not short of money, her life was quite novel to ordinary people.
Cosmetics and clothing were what she wanted to do first. Clothing required a smaller investment, and she could draw the design sketches herself. Although cosmetics would require a larger investment, she had some foresight and experience. Both were very suitable for her at the moment, and it was easy to make money from women. Just like now, her clothing brand had already started opening stores in several larger cities, and the current profits were enough for the research and development funds for cosmetics.
Promoting on this account was only the first step. The domestic market was just beginning, and the entire cosmetics industry could be considered a frontier. Although she was abroad, the framework for her domestic company was slowly being established.
Most of Lin Yan's followers were college students and white-collar workers who had just started their careers, as not many people had access to mobile phones and computers for internet access, and websites were still in their early stages.
Even so, her followers noticed that since Christmas Eve, there had been some changes on her platform. From the Christmas gift of "Meeting an old friend in a foreign land" to the recent "Glad to have you" during her illness, they knew that the blogger they were following was likely in a relationship.
But then again, having someone accompany her in a foreign land, and being a classmate, with the other person being so attentive to her, anyone would be moved. So many people sent them blessings, and at the same time, they were envious of their relationship. Thankfully, "dog food" was still a simple term back then, otherwise, Lin Yan's comment section would have been flooded with complaints about them eating too much dog food!
With Ye Hao's company, Lin Yan finally accepted Ye Hao's pursuit and became his girlfriend. Of course, this was only what was shown to outsiders. In reality, the reason Lin Yan had not agreed to him before was simply that she was enjoying Ye Hao's pursuit.
After truly getting to know each other, Lin Yan discovered many of Ye Hao's strengths, such as his excellent cooking skills. This might be considered the biggest advantage for Chinese students studying abroad in the US, so Ye Hao was very famous among the international student community and had a great relationship with everyone.
Every time Ye Hao hosted a party, a lot of people would attend. He was generous and helpful, and coupled with his high combat strength, after standing up for a few international students, a group of followers gathered around him.
Lin Yan was also very famous among international students, and of course, she was also famous in other student circles. She was beautiful, excellent, wealthy, and generous. From the day she appeared on campus, her outfits and her daily expenses were thoroughly studied. Even the sorority sisters at the school actively invited her to join.
Of course, the reason for her fame was not solely her wealth; her academic performance was also outstanding. She pursued a double major, studying physics in addition to finance. Although everyone couldn't understand why she would study such disparate subjects, she had completed the required credits for both ahead of schedule and was preparing to apply for graduate school.
Although Lin Yan was very busy, dealing with company matters and completing her coursework, she would still make time to spend with Ye Hao.
Ye Hao was also very busy. He and a few classmates had formed a group and were preparing to build a small website. Ye Hao was studying computer science and had a talent for it. However, every time Lin Yan came over, he would temporarily put aside his work, prioritizing Lin Yan above all else.
Their interactions were natural and sweet. When not busy, Ye Hao would drive Lin Yan out for trips. When busy, Ye Hao would also call Lin Yan on time to report his situation. Lin Yan also enjoyed this relationship. When Ye Hao was busy, she would sometimes accompany him or bring her work to do it with him.
In their third year of studying abroad, Lin Yan moved out of the dormitory and into a house that Ye Hao had bought. The house was located not far from Lin Yan's school. Lin Yan also bought a car for commuting, which, of course, was a luxury car, as that was her persona.
Ye Hao's website was officially launched and received a good response. He was now researching games. He had not considered applying for graduate school, so after completing his credits, he would be eligible for his diploma. Therefore, he stayed here to accompany Lin Yan.
While Ye Hao was researching, Lin Yan would also offer him some suggestions. After all, the technology in her world was more advanced than it was now, and she could help Ye Hao avoid some detours.